General Information
Hours of Operation
Spring / Summer Hours
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
The Zoo is open 364 days a year!
*Closed December 25
Getting to the Zoo
Location
650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35E), Dallas, TX 75203
The Zoo is located three miles south of downtown Dallas, just off I-35E at the Ewing Ave. / Marsalis Ave. exit.
Traffic Alerts:
TxDOT is working on I-35E as part of a major construction project that is now underway and may affect your trip to the Zoo.
Pricing
General Admission Flex Pricing
Adults (age 12-64)….. $8-21
Youth (age 3-11)….. $8-16
Seniors (age 65 up)….. $8-16
Children (age 2 and under)….. FREE
Dallas Zoo Members….. FREE
Some of our guests are eligible for special discounts and rates, click here to learn more.
Be a great zoo guest
Guest Guidelines
We’re so glad you’re visiting! Please note that we cannot guarantee all animals will be out and visible at all times. We ask that you please be respectful of the Zoo and our animals during your visit.
More information
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Find all the answers on our FAQs page.